Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge - Page 2

Carguy49 · 08-29-2025, 03:34 PM

This is a curiosity question.

What is the co$t to build a competitive 426 Hemi for the Hemi Challenge???
I have heard $250,000.

Also, is a big part of the cost in the heads??

>>>>>Senior moment - - I meant to say $150,000.

JCChildress · 08-30-2025, 09:35 AM

There is no way they cost that much. The whole car isn't that much. Like any engine, the majority of time is in the heads. I have no idea what an AH engine costs but I would guess around $75-100K. Just my guess

Frank Castros · 08-30-2025, 12:03 PM

Call "Charming" Charlie Westcott and if your lucky (depending on his mood) he may give you a price.

James Perrone · 08-30-2025, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCChildress

There is no way they cost that much. The whole car isn't that much. Like any engine, the majority of time is in the heads. I have no idea what an AH engine costs but I would guess around $75-100K. Just my guess

That?s a down payment 75000+ to build a roller
I?m talking brand new
If a Sbc stocker engine is $20000 to $30000 for a killer
Hemi gotta be twice the price
Don?t forget a year of research and development that?s every year
Oh you need a transmission $$$$

Mike Gray · 08-30-2025, 01:52 PM

If the Hemi cars are a Super Stock class (SS/AH) they are affected by the AHFS just like the rest of super stock or stock. So if the fast cars get hit with hp it just causes that much more spending to be on top.
I don’t think $250K is that far off, certainly more than $150k

SS/AM · 08-30-2025, 06:16 PM

If your just writing checks, good cars are $100,000+, good engine/trans $100,000+, and you really need at least a spare of everything, so $300,000+, and no guarantees that you'll ever win a round.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 08-30-2025, 11:17 PM

so who ? won? the shootout???

Joseph Lily · 08-31-2025, 03:13 AM

No winner, purse split between ALL contestants besides 2 finalists

bigshow2966 · 08-31-2025, 12:54 PM

So what was wrong that they DQ'd both finalists? Must have been something common in the class?

FED 387 · 08-31-2025, 02:45 PM

Competition Plus website states Lines carb ventures were .008 too big on one side and Daniels head(s) had an external modification but still CC'd correctly--- I don't know I wasn't there only saying what is posted--all monies distributed among all entries---FED 387

08-29-2025, 03:34 PM	#11
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,994 Likes: 2,583 Liked 3,020 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge This is a curiosity question. What is the co$t to build a competitive 426 Hemi for the Hemi Challenge??? I have heard $250,000. Also, is a big part of the cost in the heads?? >>>>>Senior moment - - I meant to say $150,000. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 08-30-2025 at 01:15 PM. Reason: typing faster than my brain works.

08-30-2025, 09:35 AM	#12
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 12 Liked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge There is no way they cost that much. The whole car isn't that much. Like any engine, the majority of time is in the heads. I have no idea what an AH engine costs but I would guess around $75-100K. Just my guess

08-30-2025, 12:03 PM	#13
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,011 Likes: 2,697 Liked 2,765 Times in 978 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Call "Charming" Charlie Westcott and if your lucky (depending on his mood) he may give you a price.

08-30-2025, 01:52 PM	#15
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 628 Likes: 318 Liked 705 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge If the Hemi cars are a Super Stock class (SS/AH) they are affected by the AHFS just like the rest of super stock or stock. So if the fast cars get hit with hp it just causes that much more spending to be on top. I don’t think $250K is that far off, certainly more than $150k __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA Last edited by Mike Gray; 08-30-2025 at 02:20 PM.

08-30-2025, 06:16 PM	#16
SS/AM Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2025 Posts: 18 Likes: 1 Liked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge If your just writing checks, good cars are $100,000+, good engine/trans $100,000+, and you really need at least a spare of everything, so $300,000+, and no guarantees that you'll ever win a round.

08-30-2025, 11:17 PM	#17
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 966 Likes: 345 Liked 165 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge so who ? won? the shootout??? __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

08-31-2025, 03:13 AM	#18
Joseph Lily Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 26 Likes: 1 Liked 57 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge No winner, purse split between ALL contestants besides 2 finalists

08-31-2025, 12:54 PM	#19
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 656 Likes: 680 Liked 181 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge So what was wrong that they DQ'd both finalists? Must have been something common in the class?

08-31-2025, 02:45 PM	#20
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,427 Likes: 555 Liked 335 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Competition Plus website states Lines carb ventures were .008 too big on one side and Daniels head(s) had an external modification but still CC'd correctly--- I don't know I wasn't there only saying what is posted--all monies distributed among all entries---FED 387